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IRCT20260802070489N1 IRCT 2026-08-11 Khayyam University Investigating the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral stress management training on occupational and individual variables CBT-SM The effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral stress management training on employees' psychological well-being, self-efficacy, job stress, and intolerance of uncertainty 2026-08-23 anticipated 30 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/92203 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Single blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Education/Guidance, Randomization description: The randomization process will be carried out using a simple randomization method. A pre-prepared table of random numbers—consisting of a completely random set of numbers with no discernible pattern or order—will be used for this purpose. Participants will be assigned numerical codes based on this table and allocated to one of two groups according to the parity of the number (even or odd); specifically, even numbers will be assigned to the intervention group, and odd numbers to the control group, Blinding description: This study will employ a single-blind design. Consequently, participants will remain unaware of the study's primary objective, the hypotheses under investigation, and their specific group assignments. All participants will receive only general information regarding the study procedures, and the true nature of the experimental manipulation will not be disclosed until data collection is complete. N/A Job stress. Intervention 1: Intervention Group: The stress management training protocol consists of eight 90-minute sessions, held weekly over a period of eight weeks. The session content is based on standard stress management protocols, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and relaxation skills training, encompassing progressive muscle relaxation, diaphragmatic breathing, mental imagery, cognitive restructuring, self-relaxation, and coping strategies. Training Session Protocol: Session 1: Introductions, outlining group goals and rules, and instruction on the concept of stress, its consequences, and progressive muscle relaxation. Session 2: Reviewing homework, exploring the link between thoughts and emotions, identifying negative thoughts, and practicing relaxation. Session 3: Instruction on diaphragmatic breathing and mental imagery, and an introduction to cognitive restructuring. Session 4: Practicing relaxation techniques, learning about cognitive distortions, and identifying maladaptive thoughts. Session 5: Self-relaxation training, the difference between rational and irrational self-talk, and thought-replacement exercises. Session 6: Reinforcing self-relaxation, teaching effective coping strategies, and analyzing stress-coping methods. Session 7: Integrating relaxation techniques with adaptive coping strategies and teaching positive self-talk. Session 8: Summarizing the material, reviewing exercises, emphasizing the continued use of skills, and administering the post-test. Intervention 2: Control group: Participants received no educational or therapeutic intervention during the study. Yes - There is a plan to make this available What will be shared: Some potentially relevant data related to the primary outcome can be shared after de-identification of individuals. When: The access period will begin 6 months after publication of the results To whom: Data will only be accessible to researchers affiliated with academic and scientific institutions Conditions: Any further analysis of the delivered data is not permitted Where to obtain: n.kaabomeir@binaloud.ac.ir How to obtain: After the applicant sends an email to the corresponding author and the request is reviewed, the data file will be made available Comments:
public Mohadeseh Nezhadbagheripoor
Khayyam University, Falahi 1, Shahid Motahari Square, Shahid Rafiee Boulevard, Imam Ali Expressway, Mashhad
Mashhad Iran (Islamic Republic of) 9189747178 00985135156 info@khayyam.ac.ir Khayyam University scientific Noori Kaabomeir
Moallem 4 St., Torghabeh Blvd
Mashhad Iran (Islamic Republic of) 9351991949 +98 51 3423 0563 n.kaabomeir@binaloud.ac.ir Binaloud Institute of Higher Education Iran (Islamic Republic of) Scoring above 40 on the Girdano Job Stress Questionnaire Aged between 30 and 50 years Basic literacy skills (reading and writing) sufficient for participating in training sessions and completing study instruments Informed consent to participate in research 30 years 50 years Both Presence of a severe psychiatric disorder based on self-report or clinical referral Receiving any psychiatric or psychological treatment in the past six months Receiving training in life skills and stress management History of drug abuse or alcohol dependence Z56.6 Other physical and mental strain related to work Lifestyle Other Intervention Group: The stress management training protocol consists of eight 90-minute sessions, held weekly over a period of eight weeks. The session content is based on standard stress management protocols, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and relaxation skills training, encompassing progressive muscle relaxation, diaphragmatic breathing, mental imagery, cognitive restructuring, self-relaxation, and coping strategies. Training Session Protocol: Session 1: Introductions, outlining group goals and rules, and instruction on the concept of stress, its consequences, and progressive muscle relaxation. Session 2: Reviewing homework, exploring the link between thoughts and emotions, identifying negative thoughts, and practicing relaxation. Session 3: Instruction on diaphragmatic breathing and mental imagery, and an introduction to cognitive restructuring. Session 4: Practicing relaxation techniques, learning about cognitive distortions, and identifying maladaptive thoughts. Session 5: Self-relaxation training, the difference between rational and irrational self-talk, and thought-replacement exercises. Session 6: Reinforcing self-relaxation, teaching effective coping strategies, and analyzing stress-coping methods. Session 7: Integrating relaxation techniques with adaptive coping strategies and teaching positive self-talk. Session 8: Summarizing the material, reviewing exercises, emphasizing the continued use of skills, and administering the post-test. Control group: Participants received no educational or therapeutic intervention during the study. Psychological well-being. Timepoint: Before the intervention and after the completion of the intervention. Method of measurement: Psychological Well-Being Questionnaire. Self-efficacy. Timepoint: Before the intervention and after the completion of the intervention. Method of measurement: Self-Efficacy Scale. Intolerance of uncertainty. Timepoint: Before the intervention and after the completion of the intervention. Method of measurement: Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale. Khayyam University Approved 2025-06-09 Research Ethics Committees of Khayyam University Khayyam University, Falahi 1, Shahid Motahari Square, Shahid Rafiee Boulevard, Imam Ali Expressway, Mashhad Mashhad Razavi Khorasan Iran (Islamic Republic of)